A brand new festival will be coming to Brentwood next week starting on Monday, July 23 and running through to August 5.

The Get into ARTS! Festival is Essex’s newest arts events and is being hosted by Brentwood Theatre.

The inclusive and affordable festival has been put together to celebrate the arts and to encourage children and adults alike to get involved through free or low-cost workshops, masterclasses and performances.

Attendees can look forward to plenty of singing, drumming and comedy, as well as acting workshops.